[xiamen]

I apologize because I am sure this has been asked and answered previously, but I can't find it...is the I2S input on the 004 PS Audio standard?
Thanks very much.

I dont think they are the same. On the Singxer SU-1, different firmware needed for Lks 004 to psaudio.

 

[xiamen]

I'd buy an LKS just so you can have 2 different sounds.

Same Ess9038, except single not duo mono as in lks. I doubt sound will be much different. On paper x22 looks like a cut down version of lks004.

 

[smodtactical]

Same Ess9038, except single not duo mono as in lks. I doubt sound will be much different. On paper x22 looks like a cut down version of lks004.

A dac is not just about the chip itself right? Its about the chip + the overall design of the dac. I think there will definitely be differences.

 

[xiamen]

A dac is not just about the chip itself right? Its about the chip + the overall design of the dac. I think there will definitely be differences.

Of course. I meant it should have similar signature. On parts used, I would expect lks to be superior. But then again, I had never listen to x22.

 

[Whitigir]

Yay! Successful swapping out the 575 to the 950X version !

Pretty straight forward, a little tough on the terminals as it was so little to put paste on top and work around. The 950X is much larger than the 575.

 

[Whitigir]

A dac is not just about the chip itself right? Its about the chip + the overall design of the dac. I think there will definitely be differences.

Yes, but look at the components on lks004. They are very high-end components, from voltage regulator to melf resistors and fine gold Nichicon, wima, Jensen ....etc...the lks004 is not a cheap device which was built with cheap components. I don’t know about other folks but for me, the lks004 is still a little warmth, just a very little tad of it

 

[Paul Staples]

Yay! Successful swapping out the 575 to the 950X version !

Pretty straight forward, a little tough on the terminals as it was so little to put paste on top and work around. The 950X is much larger than the 575.

What is the purpose of this swap?
where from?
how much?

Many thanks!

 

[Whitigir]

What is the purpose of this swap?
where from?
how much?

Many thanks!

To upgrade the master clock of es9038pro and it performances. As I posted before, I did not hear lks004 improved upon connecting with Pinkfaun i2s, which it should. Later on I found out that es9038pro generate it own master clock and it is this 100Mhz

Where from ? DIY, I am in the US, parts is from mouser

$40 plus shipping for this oscillator

 

[Paul Staples]

To upgrade the master clock of es9038pro and it performances. As I posted before, I did not hear lks004 improved upon connecting with Pinkfaun i2s, which it should. Later on I found out that es9038pro generate it own master clock and it is this 100Mhz

Where from ? DIY, I am in the US, parts is from mouser

$40 plus shipping for this oscillator

Isn't the 575 100MHz?
Can you actually say what the benefits are please?
Do you hear somesort of improved sound quality?
Price is good at mouser UK also!

 

[Whitigir]

Ofcourse 575 is 100mhz but the 950X is twice the precision of the 575.

Improved phase accuracy ? And even lower noise floor ? Theoretically speaking

I can hear better transparency and clarity especially with DSD512 upconverted and also lower floor noises. Vocal is crazily good, both bass and trebles extensions are better, nuances details surfaces stronger

Yes, mouser is good!

 

[Paul Staples]

Ofcourse 575 is 100mhz but the 950X is twice the precision of the 575.

Improved phase accuracy ? And even lower noise floor ? Theoretically speaking

I can hear better transparency and clarity especially with DSD512 upconverted and also lower floor noises. Vocal is crazily good, both bass and trebles extensions are better, nuances details surfaces stronger

Yes, mouser is good!

Thanks friend!

 

[Lennym]

Ofcourse 575 is 100mhz but the 950X is twice the precision of the 575.

Improved phase accuracy ? And even lower noise floor ? Theoretically speaking

I can hear better transparency and clarity especially with DSD512 upconverted and also lower floor noises. Vocal is crazily good, both bass and trebles extensions are better, nuances details surfaces stronger

Yes, mouser is good!

Thanks for all this information. The price I see from Mouser for the CCHD-950X-25-100.000 is $31.10 for a single unit. Am I looking in the right place?*

Assuming we are generally handy with a soldering iron could you tell us the details of how you made the switch from the 575 to the 950X, especially for those of us not accustomed to soldering in pads?

Thanks.

*https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetai...HD-950X-25-100000?qs=L4klnTtkofObrfUJUtC8ig==

 

[Whitigir]

Thanks for all this information. The price I see from Mouser for the CCHD-950X-25-100.000 is $31.10 for a single unit. Am I looking in the right place?*

Assuming we are generally handy with a soldering iron could you tell us the details of how you made the switch from the 575 to the 950X, especially for those of us not accustomed to soldering in pads?

Thanks.

*https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Crystek-Corporation/CCHD-950X-25-100000?qs=L4klnTtkofObrfUJUtC8ig==

Yes, that is the correct part. You will need to pay shipping on top of that

You won’t be able to do it with soldering iron, gotta use hot air gun and soldering paste. You will also need a desoldering pump. It is very straight forward.

1/ preheat the 575 at 370F for 10 seconds, then crank up to 390F for about 5-10 seconds, tweezers the 575 off

2/ desolder the left over solder on the pads by the pump. You can use iron and wick to remove more clean, but with a good pump, it would be very clean

3/ apply the paste on the pads. Then carefully place the 950X on top

4/ use 370F to preheat for 5 seconds, then 390F to solder for 5 seconds, then use tweezers to stabilize and do another 5 seconds at 390F

Remember to use flux and clean up when done

**pay attention at the terminations, very easy, just place it the same way the 575 was

 

[Whitigir]

Mouser also has the new 575X which is also twice the precision of your common 575 inside the lks004 stock
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetai...A7msRCm%2bzbxLbhB%2bGdmNZd5srjOsRoXmjFri7IQ==

 

[Lennym]

Thanks. That's some great advice. I'll ask around and do some research on hot air soldering for surface mounted components. Would you recommend a 575X over the 950X?